Disaster Preparedness |
If all evacuation routes are obstructed, use the elevator.
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If you encounter what appears to be a bomb, take it to the appropriate personnel within your organization.
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_______Disasters include severe weather such as tornados, hurricanes, and floods, and acts of terrorism.
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Evacuate patients/residents according to their ______ condition.
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______Disasters include bomb threats, fires, chemical spills and utility outages.
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A ______ is issued when weather conditions favor a particular hazard.
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Electrical Safety |
It is safe to use an electrical device if your hands are wet if you are careful.
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______ any plug that is broken, bent or loose.
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Electric shock can cause which of the following?
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Insulators offer resistance to the flow of electric current.
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Failure to use electrical safety measures while using any type of electrical equipment can result in serious injury.
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Which of the following is a sign that an electrical device is overheating:
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Fire Safety |
Class C fires are fires that involve:
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The first step of the fire response is to confine the fire.
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Which of the following element DOES NOT need to be present for fire to exist?
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Which of the following correctly described the P.A.S.S. technique?
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Fire doors and exits must always be clear of trash, equipment and other obstructions.
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If you must evacuate through smoke...
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Hazard Communications |
Emergency and first aid procedures for a chemical exposure can be found on the Material Safety Data Sheet.
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To reduce your risk of exposure to a hazardous chemical you should gather information from:
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Adherence to the hazard communication program will result in reduction of illnesses and injuries caused by chemicals.
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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are ______ available to all employees.
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According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration(OSHA), a facility must have a Hazard Communication Program, the purpose of which is to:
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Part-time employees do not need information regarding the hazards of chemicals present in the workplace.
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Moving & Lifting |
Remove obstacles and tripping hazards from the path to where you are moving an object.
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Improper lifting and moving can result in:
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Lower an object by bending at the knees.
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Improper lifting and moving can result in injury.
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The stress on your lower back greatly decreases when objects are held far from the body.
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In planning for a lift or move, you must:
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Operation Excellence |
Employees should use OE only with our patients, their family members and visitors. You do not have to use OE with co-workers.
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There is only one type of diversity.
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When your patient/customer reports that they are in pain, which statement shows our patients/customers that we have their best interest at heart?
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If someone appears to be lost, wait until they ask for help and then refer them to Guest Services or the Main Lobby Desk staff.
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Mrs. Jones calls your dept (lab), but really needs to speak with someone about scheduling a class. This person sounds frustrated already because she`s talked to several people. What responses BEST promotes OE and shows good customer service.
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When a person does not speak English well, the best thing to do is:
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Patient Safety |
Who is responsible for patient safety?
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Errors with medicine occur because orders are hard to read. If an order is hard to read and you are unsure of what it says you should:
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The "Pledge" for patient safety applies to:
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It is every employee`s job to point out potential unsafe situations. You should take all actions within your control to correct the problem before an accident or medical error occurs.
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Patients must know about safety and their role in the Patient Safety Program. This includes:
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More people die each year from medical errors than from:
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Slips, Trips & Falls |
The correct way to fall includes:
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Slips occur when you are walking and there is a loss of traction between your shoe and the walking surface.
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If a ladder is not available, it is acceptable to climb on a chair to reach a desired object.
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A light bulb that is burned out will be noticed by housekeeping personnel and therefore does not need reported.
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You should report all slips, trips, and falls to the appropriate personnel within your organization.
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To decrease your risk of falling on stairs, you should:
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Standard Precautions |
All reusable equipment that comes into contact with blood or body fluids must be cleaned with a disinfectant.
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The three categories of Transmission-Based Precautions include:
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Infections can be acquired and spread:
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Contact Precautions should be used when a patient is infected with bacteria that are resistant to medication such as MRSA.
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Healthcare personnel caring for patients on Droplet Precautions must wear a mask.
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Hand hygiene inlcudes which of the following?
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TB Prevention |
A person with latent tuberculosis (TB) infection is able to infect others.
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TB disease is confirmed when a sputum test contains the tuberculosis bacteria.
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Tuberculosis bacteria are carried in airborne particles.
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Which of the following are symptoms of TB disease?
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Airborne precautions include which of the following?
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The tuberculosis bacteria can be spread when a person with TB disease:
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Workplace Violence |
If you notice a co-worker becoming angry you should:
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A history of drug or alcohol abuse can sometimes help you know if a client or visitor may become violent or display violent behavior.
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A warning sign that a person may be a threat is:
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Name two (2) groups that have the highest assault injuries in the United States.
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The behavior of employees or visitors may give signs of possible violent episodes. Which of the following are at risk indicators for possible violent behavior.
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Which of the following is not a warning sign of violence:
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Abuse Neglect |
Sexual abuse involves undesired sexual acts that are forced upon one person by another.
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A patient is not given water because he/she spills it on the linens. This is an example of:
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Financial abuse involves the use of a person`s money, property, or assets without their approval.
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Abuse includes:
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Emotional abuse involves undesired sexual acts that are forced upon one person by another.
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Physical abuse involves contact that is intended to cause pain, injury, or other physical suffering or harm.
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Information Services |
It`s alright to download music and videos as long as it doesn`t get in the way of my duties.
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On a computer desktop what icon displays the computer name, internet address, login name, and default printer when double clicked?
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Your Navicent Health email account is for official business and abuses can lead to disciplinary actions.
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You need to email sensitive information and want to be sure that it is safely sent (encrypted). To do this you should type *sendsafe* in the message subject line.
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It is OK to let someone else surf the Internet while you are logged-in.
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It`s ok for me to conduct private business using my Navicent Health provided Internet access.
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Hand Hygiene |
Alcohol-based hand rubs can be used when hands are visibly soiled.
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You should wash your hands with soap and water after each application of an alcohol-based hand rub.
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Hand hygiene is not necessary if gloves were worn.
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Which of the following steps is NOT required when using an alcohol-based hand rub?
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Alcohol-based hand rub dispensers can only be placed in locations that are compliant with local and federal fire b safety regulations.
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Regular use of hand lotions and cream can help prevent and treat hand irritation resulting form handwashing.
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